Cellular and Molecular Biology

Calcium Induced Calcium Release in Neurons

CELLS-PY0T8S

Calcium is necessary for numerous cell-signaling events in a variety of cells. These include receptor trafficking events, apoptosis, and gene transcription. Calcium influx from the extracellular space often triggers Calcium-Induced Calcium Release (CICR) from intracellular calcium stores such as the endoplasmic reticulum or the mitochondria.